Schulman, Richard 86 July 28, 1926 Oct. 16, 2012 Richard was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., the eldest of seven children. Richard left New York at 17 and joined the Navy. He was a coxswain on the USS Gunston Hall. While serving in Saipan, his commanding officer fell overboard, and without hesitation, Richard jumped into the sea and saved his CO's life. He was awarded numerous medals including one for his heroism. Richard settled in Oregon after the war where he met and married Mildred Teeny. They were married 66 years and he deeply loved his family. Mildred predeceased Richard in 2009. Richard enjoyed working in his yard, reading his Bible and books, surfing the Internet and listening to Christian music on his iPad. He was an avid NY Yankees and Portland Trail Blazer fan. Richard is survived by Christine Lyons, Richard Schulman, Debra Killinger (James Killinger); three grandchildren, Stephanie Cummings, Michelle Hauck, Alysa Long; seven great-grandchildren; and many New York and Oregon relatives. Richard passed peacefully at home in the care of his family. There will be a family gathering for a military ceremony on Friday, Nov. 2 at 1:30, at Willamette National Cemetery. www.anewtradition.com